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Kawasaki, Japan, December 11, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that, using carbon nanotubes as heat-dissipation material in amplifier transistors, Fujitsu has become the first to achieve the successful operation of high-frequency, high-power (100W-class) flip-chip amplifiers employing carbon nanotubes, for mobile base stations designed for fourth-generation (4G, IMT-Advanced) systems. Fujitsu achieved high frequency, high output, and high amplification in the amplifiers by developing "dual-side heat-dissipation" technology, in which heat is dissipated through both sides of the transistor chip, which is the source of the amplifier's heat output. Furthermore, Fujitsu's new technology enables the reduction of the transistor chip size to less than two-thirds (2/3) the size of existing transistor chips. Details of this new technology were presented at the IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology 2009 (RFIT 2009) held from December 9 to 11 in Singapore, at which Fujitsu Laboratories was awarded the RFIT 2009 Best Paper for Oral Presentation award.
Kawasaki, Japan, November 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced, as a world first, the development of a novel technology for forming graphene transistors directly on the entire surface of large-scale insulating substrates at low temperatures while employing chemical-vapor deposition (CVD) techniques which are in widespread use in semiconductor manufacturing. Compared to the temperatures of 800-1000°C at which graphene is formed with conventional methods, Fujitsu has succeeded in significantly lowering the graphene fabrication-temperature to 650 °C, thus allowing for graphene transistors to be formed directly on a variety of insulator substrates, including substrates that are sensitive to the higher temperatures. Graphene is a nano-scale carbon material (nano-carbon) with the potential to be the material used in next-generation low-voltage, low-power transistors, as graphene features high-electron and hole mobility characteristics.
Singapore, November 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a “bottom detection comparator method”, and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, November 13, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that Dr. Kenichi Miura, Fellow of Fujitsu Laboratories and director of the Center for Grid Research and Development at Japan's National Institute of Informatics (NII), recently won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s 2009 Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award.
Tokyo, October 2, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, INC. as a vendor for developing a mobile data communications terminal based on LTE technology, a next-generation mobile communications standard.
Tokyo, October 1, 2009 – NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced today that they are making progress with their joint development of "LTE-PF", a mobile-terminal platform based on Long Term Evolution (LTE), a coming mobile communication standard for super-fast downlinks above 100 Mbps and uplinks above 50 Mbps.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, September 30, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first gallium-nitride (GaN) HEMT-based transceiver amplifier chipset for broadband wireless transmission equipment operating in the millimeter bandwidth, the range of 70 to 100 GHz, for which widespread usage is expected to grow.
Tokyo, September 29, 2009 – Tokyo, September 29, 2009 - QD Laser, Inc., today announced that it has developed, in collaboration with Professor Yasuhiko Arakawa of the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, the world’s first green laser employing quantum dot semiconductor crystals. (quantum dot green laser) Boasting a compact 5.6mm diameter, as well as the capability of low power consumption by operating at up to 60°C without the need for cooling, the quantum dot green laser is optimal for use in mobile projectors that can be mounted on mobile phones or laptop PCs. QD Laser will begin shipping samples of the laser source module from December 2009, and commercialize it in 2010.
Sunnyvale, CA, September 23, 2009 – Fujitsu was among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate in its recent independent report, "The Forrester Wave™: SAP Implementation Providers, Q3 2009, Forrester Research, Inc., August 2009." In this evaluation, Fujitsu was cited as a Strong Performer in SAP® implementation. The report evaluated leading SAP implementation providers based on industry skill, functional and geographic breadth and range of services.
Singapore, September 16, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the first product in its entry into the mobile phone RF transceiver market, in launching a RF transceiver IC for mobile phones supporting 2G GSM/GPS/EDGE and 3G UMTS/HSPA protocols, that includes a 3G DigRF(*1) interface on a single chip.
London, September 16, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe Limited announced today the launch of its latest Green Data Centre development at the European Technology Forum, hosted by Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe in London (16-17 September 2009). Fujitsu's Total CO2 and Value Analysis solution is the result of extensive research and development, in conjunction with the Carbon Trust in the UK, the company set up by the UK Government to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy.
Sunnyvale, CA, September 16, 2009 – Fujitsu today expands its North American strategic alliance with Check Point® Software Technologies, Inc. to offer pay-as-you-go, cloud-based security services for businesses of all sizes. By combining Fujitsu global data center capabilities and high performance server, storage and mobile technologies with best of breed security software from Check Point, Fujitsu America provides end-to-end security services and solutions with consistent pricing and delivery anywhere in the world. Fujitsu security services and solutions enable clients to reduce the cost and complexity of maintaining IT security, while shifting the security cost from a capital expense to an operating expense.
Singapore, July 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the new USB 3.0 - SATA (*1) bridge (*2) ICs, built with Fujitsu’s leading-edge proprietary physical layer device (PHY). It supports SuperSpeed USB, the USB 3.0 specification (*3), and enables data transfer rates of 5Gbps maximum between external storage devices – such as hard disk drives (HDDs) – and PCs.
Tokyo, July 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Broad Solution & Consulting Inc. (Fujitsu BSC) today announced that Oh-Pa 1/3 Data Server, an in-memory database product developed and sold by Fujitsu BSC, will act as the IT pillar of the product-tracking system for Odakyu Department Store Co., Inc., after upgrading its mission-critical IT system from a mainframe to an open-standard system. Instead of having to access a disk drive, all data is stored within the in-memory database, enabling high-speed processing of large volumes of data. With this function, daily ledger analysis reports containing over 500,000 detailed items from sales information from the previous day, can be processed in approximately four minutes. By switching to an open-standard system, product sales statistics from each store location can also be accessed through the Internet, allowing for quick reference and making daily sales strategies more effective. The upgrade was performed by Fujitsu and Fujitsu System Solutions Limited.
Tokyo, July 17, 2009 – Fujitsu and Japan's Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, known as RIKEN, today announced that RIKEN has decided to employ a new system configuration with a scalar processing architecture for its next-generation supercomputer. The supercomputer is being sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) as part of its project for the "Development and Use of an Advanced, High-Performance, General-Purpose Supercomputer" (Next-Generation Supercomputer Project).
Kawasaki, Japan, June 24, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a new structure for gallium-nitride high electron-mobility transistors (GaN)(HEMT) that can minimize power loss in power supplies, thus enabling reduced power consuFmption of electronic equipment such as IT hardware and home electronics. The new technology blocks the flow of current from power supplies in stand-by mode and produces high-density current when turned on (on-state current), and has the potential to cut power consumption of electronic equipment by one-third. If applied to data centers, Fujitsu's new GaN HEMT would be able to reduce total power consumption by 12%, thereby resulting in the effect of removing 330,000 tons of CO2 from Japan as a whole.
Kawasaki, Japan, June 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of the world's first 101-watt (101-W) X-band high-output amplifier achieving the world's highest efficiency of 53% using gallium nitride (GaN) high electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs).
Tokyo, June 11, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that its system products and services have won the "Best of Show Awards" at Interop Tokyo 2009 held June 10-12. In its 16th year, Interop Tokyo 2009 is Japan's largest information and communications technology show.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, June 11, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of the world's first impulse radio-based high-capacity wireless transmission equipment using millimeter-band transmissions in the 70-100 gigahertz (70-100 GHz) range band, resulting in throughput exceeding 10 gigabits-per-second (10 Gbps). This technology dispenses with the oscillators and other components that have been required in conventional wireless transmission technologies, enabling compact and inexpensive millimeter-band transmission equipment. The new technology is suitable as an alternative to fiber-optic trunk lines in regions where those lines would be difficult to lay, as a way to bridge the digital divide, and can also be used for ultra-fast wireless LANs.
Sunnyvale, CA, June 11, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced Xurch™, a new Web search browser plug-in that makes Web searching easier. Once users install the Xurch plug-in into a Firefox® or Internet Explorer® browser, a “Xurch Cloud™” appears when performing searches on a growing number of search engines and popular websites. The Xurch Cloud box, or tag cloud, provides users with suggested words for refining their searches, letting them quickly iterate through several refinements and zero in on the information they are looking for.
Singapore, May 22, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of two new Consumer FCRAM(*1) memory chips featuring an operating temperature range that has been extended to a high-temperature of 125°C for the first time in memory with a DDR SDRAM interface.
Singapore, May 13, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced 2 new transcoder ICs that can convert between Full HD (1920 dots x 1080 lines) MPEG-2 (*1) video data and H.264 (*2) video data, as well as transcoding between audio formats while featuring a low power consumption of only 1.0Watt(W) including the in-package memory. These new ICs are targeted to support the growing number of electronic equipment that can record digital broadcasts.
Singapore, April 23, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the world’s first “1394 Automotive” (IDB-1394) controller IC that realizes high-definition (HD) (1,280 dots x 720 lines) video transmission over the IDB-1394 in-vehicle multimedia network protocol. The new IC, the MB88395, can simultaneously transmit multiple streams around the vehicle, such as HD video from Blu-Ray DVDs, digital TV, audio and car navigation images.
Kawasaki, Japan, April 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first imaging technology for use in palm vein biometric authentication that can operate while the palm is in motion. The new technology requires approximately only one millisecond to capture the image, and performs with the same level of accuracy in authentication as previous iterations of this technology, resulting in an extremely user-friendly palm vein authentication system in which a person's palm needs only to be passed over a sensor for authentication.
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., April 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced the development of two new technologies designed to prevent the unwanted disclosure of data from lost universal serial bus (USB) memory devices and prevent uploads to file-sharing networks: a USB memory device technology that after a fixed period of time automatically erases data stored on the USB memory, and a file redirect technology which ensures that the data from the USB memory device can only be stored on a specified server. This creates a secure environment that protects confidential information and allows USB memory devices to be used as a convenient way to safely carry customer data back to one's own company to manage the data.
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, April 14, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a simulation environment for modeling logic system-on-chips (SoCs) used in mobile phones, that will enable for the first time ever, high-precision assessment of system performance by using software that runs on the Symbian OS, and at operating speeds that allow for iterated executions over a short time. By applying this assessment environment during upstream design - early design stages - of a new handset model to evaluate the system's overall performance, and by feeding this information back into the chip design process, the risk of the need for re-design can be avoided, thereby enabling an earlier start of the software development phase and resulting in lower overall development costs.
Singapore, April 14, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced three new series to expand its lineup of low pin count (LPC) microcontrollers, with 8, 16, and 20 pins, in its F2MC-8FX family of high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers. The new MB95260H series, MB95270H series, and MB95280H series feature embedded dual-operation flash memory and support EEPROM emulation (*1). This enables a reduction in system cost, as an external EEPROM is not required. The launch of the three new series is in response to the rapid rise in demand in the Asian market for low pin count microcontrollers for use in home appliances and other consumer electronics. Samples of the new series will start shipping from April 14, 2009.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, March 18, 2009 – Fujitsu Frontech Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the start of consumer sales in Japan of the world’s first color e-paper mobile terminal, FLEPia, available for purchase from today through Fujitsu Frontech’s online store “FrontechDirect”. Developed by Fujitsu Frontech and Fujitsu Laboratories, FLEPia is the first ever mobile information terminal to feature color electronic paper (color e-paper). In addition to being lightweight and thin, the color e-paper mobile terminal features an easy-to-view 8-inch display screen capable of showing up to 260,000 colors in high-definition, in addition to being equipped with Bluetooth and high-speed wireless LAN. FLEPia is also power-efficient, enabling up to 40 hours of continuous battery operation when fully charged, and does not require power for continuous display of a screen image, consuming power only during re-draw. Featuring significant storage capabilities, when used with a 4GB SD card, the color e-paper terminal can store the equivalent of 5,000 conventional paper-based books when each book is 300 pages long at 600KB per book, thus being environmentally friendly.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, March 16, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that, in collaboration with NTT DOCOMO, INC., they have conducted successful field testing for Long-term Evolution (LTE), a core technology standard for high-speed wireless communications, using 4x4 MIMO.
Kawasaki, Japan, March 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of a new messaging technology for a service delivery platform (SDP), in which network functions are provided to applications in the form of software components. The messaging technology is able to efficiently handle server load distribution in response to an increase in volume of terminals or applications running on the SDP, even when various communication protocols are used. This new messaging technology will enable application service providers who utilize software components to offer a multitude of new services, without being concerned of server overload due to a rise in application users or terminals.
Singapore, March 10, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of a new graphics controller for automotive infotainment systems, such as next-generation car navigation and digital dashboards. The new controller, the MB86298, offers the highest-class graphics capability for embedded systems, as well as an industry first of providing output to up to 4 displays, and up to 4 video inputs.
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, February 23, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that they have been awarded the IT and Electronics Award at the nano tech 2009 International Exhibition and Conference, the largest international nanotechnology exhibition, held in Tokyo from February 18 to February 20. At an awards ceremony held in Tokyo, Professor Tomoji Kawai, Chairman of the nano tech Executive Committee, stated that the IT and Electronics Award was awarded to the companies for their proposals of various applications of nano-carbon materials - such as carbon nanotube (CNT) transistors, CNT interconnects, and CNT-graphene composites - for semiconductor electronics, and their potential for paving the way toward the realization of "carbon electronics" comprised of carbon-based structural elements.
Sunnyvale, CA, February 23, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced Lorne Wilson, Senior Vice President, Sales, Corporate Marketing, and New Products Group, has been named a 2009 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel’s CRN. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.
Sunnyvale, CA, February 18, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that QSGI INC is using the Fujitsu Mag EraSURE degaussing solution as part of its industry-leading suite of information technology security services. QSGI is a leading provider of a full suite of information technology services to help corporations better manage IT assets, data center maintenance expenses and ensure best practices for data security and regulatory compliance. The Fujitsu Mag EraSURE degausser permanently erases all magnetically recorded data on hard disk drives (HDDs) and other storage devices, enabling QSGI to degauss large quantities of HDDs and other back-up tapes while on-site at customers’ facilities. It helps customers to comply with HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS and other regulations.
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., February 13, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc., and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first 65 nanometer (65nm) standard CMOS technology-based transmitter IC (serializer) for 40 gigabits-per-second (40Gbps) trunk-line optical transmission systems. New circuit technologies were developed, for the realization of high-speed signal generation circuits capable of handling 40Gbps transmissions, in addition to enabling stable generation of 40Gbps output signals, within power voltage fluctuation ranges required for practical use. This is the first realization ever of a CMOS-based transmitter for optical transmission systems that integrates on a single chip the I/O interface, signal processing, and high-speed signal generation that are all necessary for 40Gbps transmissions. As the first-ever single-chip integration of these multiple functions on a 40Gbps transmitter IC, this new transmitter IC will contribute significantly to the realization of power-efficient, low-cost, and compact optical transmission systems.
Kawasaki, Japan, February 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of the world’s first radio frequency (RF) transceiver chip produced with 90 nm CMOS process technology that operates at the 77 gigahertz (77GHz) frequency, designed for use in automotive radars. The new transceiver chip includes several novel miniaturization technologies from Fujitsu Laboratories, including circuit design that employs inductor elements, and a newly developed signal-distribution circuit that utilizes magnetic field coupling. With a die size of 1.2 mm x 2.4 mm, this is the smallest example of a CMOS-based transceiver for the millimeter-band RF that has been reported thus far at an academic conference.
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., February 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced the development of a power-efficient and compact multiple-channel high-speed transceiver circuit, that enables high-speed transmission at 10 gigabits-per-second (10Gbps) when used in backplanes which are circuit boards that act as transmission conduits of blade servers, which are high-performance servers that combine several servers. Compared to conventional technology, this novel backplane transceiver circuit would require only one-fourth (1/4) the power consumption and just half the area, to act as transmission conduits to enable 4-channel 10Gbps transmission in backplanes. It is anticipated that the new transceiver circuits will be employed in backplanes to meet the increasing need for blade server systems featuring high-density packaging, high-speed transmissions, and lower power consumption.
Tokyo, January 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of new security technology that will enable its 2.5" encrypted hard disk drives (HDDs) to support the Opal Security Subsystem Class (Opal SSC). Opal SSC is a new storage security standard announced on January 27, 2009 by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an international organization involved in setting security standards for computing environments.
Sunnyvale, CA, January 8, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today introduced the HandyDrive MMH2 UB series of 5400 RPM external hard disk drives (HDDs), featuring an ultra-slim, lightweight and easy-to-hold 2.5-inch design with up to 500GB capacity. The new drives weigh less than six ounces, include a USB 2.0 interface, offer software support in 11 different languages, and provide both mobile and at-home users a dependable and secure option for data backup.
Sunnyvale, CA, January 6, 2009 – First brought to market in October 2008, the Fujitsu Digital Media solution is the industry’s most comprehensive offering that integrates all components of the digital media process to provide customers with a complete end-to-end solution. It enables retailers, restaurants and other businesses to cost-effectively deliver digital content, engage their target audience, bolster brand awareness and enhance the overall consumer experience. Fujitsu will demonstrate the Digital Media solution—including the newly integrated MediaStaff interactive digital signage kiosk—during International CES 2009 (booth: Central 13244), January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas.
Sunnyvale, CA, January 5, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, will demonstrate its Trusted Computing Group (TCG)-compliant mobile full disk encryption (FDE) drives at the Storage Visions Conference, January 6 – 7 in Las Vegas, NV.